Name: AWS Summit Washington, DC 2025
Start: 2025-06-11T17:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-06-11T21:00:00.000Z

Wednesday, June 11 (UTC)

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Prasad Kalyanaraman, AWS Infrastructure Services

Prasad Kalyanaraman
VP, AWS Infrastructure Services AWS
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Keynote Analysis

TheCUBE’s John Furrier and Scott Hebner offer in-depth analysis of the AWS Summit Washington, DC event, examining how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of the public sector. From edge AI to operational intelligence, the segment explores key innovations and their impact on infrastructure and government services.

The conversation highlights AWS’ position in advancing public sector modernization and examines how breaking down entrenched silos can accelerate change. Hebner shares insights from theCUBE Research on leadership, talent and balancing innovation with data security in a complex policy environment.

Furrier and Hebner also reflect on the cultural and organizational shifts discussed at the summit, pointing to the long-term implications of AI-driven strategies. Their analysis frames these developments as part of a broader evolution in how governments approach technology, service and accountability.

Scott Hebner
Principal Analyst, AI theCUBE Research
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Mia Jordan, Salesforce

Mia Jordan, industry advisor for public sector transformation at Salesforce Inc., joins theCUBE’s John Furrier and Scott Hebner at the AWS Summit Washington, DC event to explore how AI is reshaping government operations. The conversation focuses on cultural and technological shifts that enable more responsive, data-driven public services.

Jordan discusses Salesforce’s recent FedRAMP High certification and its implications for supporting secret-level public sector workloads. She emphasizes how AI can enhance productivity, reduce silos and support a shift toward proactive digital governance.

The discussion also highlights the growing importance of digital labor and the role of leadership in driving AI adoption. As government expectations evolve, Jordan outlines how Salesforce aligns AI capabilities with the operational needs of both public and private sectors.

Mia Jordan
Industry Advisor for Public Sector Transformation Salesforce
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Tim Tutt, Snowflake

Tim Tutt, general manager of public sector at Snowflake Inc., joins theCUBE’s John Furrier and Scott Hebner at the AWS Summit Washington, DC event to discuss the evolving role of AI and cloud infrastructure in government. The conversation highlights the importance of public-private collaboration and how modern architectures are reshaping data strategies across federal agencies.

Tutt shares how Snowflake approaches secure data management through FedRAMP certifications and IL5 readiness, enabling sensitive workloads for agencies such as the Department of Defense. The discussion also explores how AI accelerates innovation while supporting stringent security and compliance standards.

A key theme centers on shifting capabilities to the data — rather than moving data to capabilities — a model Tutt sees as critical for government agility. These advancements help federal organizations better integrate data, adopt AI and respond to mission needs with greater speed and efficiency.

Timothy Tutt
GM of Public Sector Snowflake
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Sarah Georgiades, Amazon Data Center Infrastructure

Sarah Georgiades, head of community relations and affairs, data center infrastructure at Amazon Web Services Inc., joins theCUBE’s John Furrier and Scott Hebner at the AWS Summit Washington, DC event to discuss the role of community engagement in AWS’s data center strategy. The segment highlights how technology and corporate responsibility intersect to support long-term partnerships with local communities.

Georgiades shares how AWS invests in education, sustainability and open communication to build trust and meet regional needs. She points to STEM programs and local collaborations as core examples of how AWS integrates social impact into its infrastructure growth.

The conversation underscores the importance of aligning innovation with community values. Georgiades emphasizes that responsible operations require not only technical excellence but also a commitment to transparency and local investment.

Sarah Georgiades
Head of Community Relations and Affairs—Data Center Infrastructure AWS
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Steve Schmidt, Amazon

Steve Schmidt, senior vice president and chief security officer at Amazon.com Inc., joins theCUBE’s John Furrier and Scott Hebner for a timely conversation during the AWS Summit Washington, DC event. The discussion explores Amazon’s evolving approach to digital and physical security in an era increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence.

Schmidt outlines how Amazon integrates AI into its defense strategies, using agents to proactively test and reinforce security systems. He also discusses how AI is being deployed to safeguard customer data and improve response to emerging threats.

The interview highlights Amazon’s scale advantage in early threat detection and emphasizes the need for public-private collaboration. Schmidt points to industry-led intelligence as a cornerstone of effective security in today’s complex landscape.

Steve Schmidt
Chief Information Security Officer, AWS Amazon
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Kirk Cameron, CentralSquare Technologies

Kirk Cameron, chief technology officer of CentralSquare Technologies, joins theCUBE’s John Furrier and Scott Hebner during the AWS Summit Washington, DC event to explore how AI is reshaping public safety and local government administration. The discussion focuses on practical applications of AI and cloud technologies that enhance service delivery without requiring major infrastructure overhauls.

Cameron shares how CentralSquare Technologies leverages AI to streamline workflows, improve resource allocation and support officer safety. The discussion highlights the importance of data-driven decision-making across multi-agency environments.

Key takeaways include the growing role of AI in enabling real-time insights and operational efficiency in public services. Cameron emphasizes that digital transformation in government doesn’t have to be flashy to be effective — sometimes, “boring is the new cool.”

Kirk Cameron
CTO CentralSquare Technologies
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Shannon Kellogg, Amazon

Shannon Kellogg, vice president of public policy, Americas, at Amazon.com Inc., joins theCUBE’s John Furrier and Scott Hebner during the AWS Summit Washington, DC event to discuss AWS’s infrastructure growth and public policy outlook. The conversation centers on AWS’ $30 billion investment in new data center capacity across North Carolina and Pennsylvania, driven by increasing demand for machine learning and AI.

Kellogg outlines the strategic approach behind these expansions, including efforts to optimize energy use and build partnerships with state governments and power providers. The discussion also touches on the importance of regulatory balance as AI adoption accelerates.

Key insights include the emergence of regional data center clusters and the critical role of policy in enabling sustainable growth. Kellogg emphasizes that thoughtful collaboration between public and private sectors will be essential to meeting infrastructure needs at scale.

Shannon Kellogg
VP of AWS Public Policy - Americas Amazon
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Danielle Ruderman, AWS

Danielle Ruderman, worldwide security specialist at Amazon Web Services Inc., joins theCUBE’s John Furrier and Scott Hebner during the AWS Summit Washington, DC event to discuss evolving security priorities and the rise of collaborative leadership models. The segment centers on AWS’s global CISO Circle Program and how it’s creating new pathways for knowledge sharing and peer support among top security leaders.

Ruderman outlines the structure and reach of the program, which operates across more than 30 countries under Chatham House Rules to foster open dialogue. The conversation also explores how AI and agentic systems are reshaping cybersecurity strategies and expectations for transparency.

Key insights include the challenge of managing decentralized security environments while fostering a cohesive culture of protection. Ruderman discusses the pressures CISOs face to deliver innovation within tight budgets and the critical need for AI tools to support both learning and explainability.

Danielle Ruderman
Sr. Manager, Worldwide Security Specialist AWS
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Roger E. Wehner, AWS

Roger Wehner, vice president of economic development at Amazon Web Services Inc., joins theCUBE’s John Furrier and Scott Hebner during the AWS Summit Washington, DC event to discuss AWS’s role in driving regional growth through strategic investment and community collaboration. The conversation explores how AWS approaches economic development with a long-term mindset that goes beyond infrastructure.

Wehner shares how AWS is investing billions in areas like Pennsylvania and North Carolina, while prioritizing adaptive partnerships that support education, entrepreneurship and local resilience. The discussion emphasizes AWS’ shift toward deeper community integration through programs such as middle-school STEM initiatives.

Key takeaways include the link between technology deployment and sustainable economic advancement. Wehner underscores that AWS’s mission includes fostering opportunity and innovation at the community level — not just building data centers, but building futures.

Roger E. Wehner
Vice President Economic Development AWS
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Kevin Miller, Amazon

Kevin Miller, vice president of global data centers at Amazon Web Services Inc., joins theCUBE’s John Furrier and Scott Hebner during the AWS Summit Washington, DC event to discuss the company’s data center strategy. The segment explores AWS’ investments in AI infrastructure, sustainability and global expansion, with a focus on public sector partnerships.

Miller shares updates on the deployment of AI capacity through P6 instances and the use of advanced technologies such as liquid cooling and water recycling. The conversation highlights AWS’ efforts to scale responsibly while aligning with environmental goals and government needs.

Key takeaways include AWS’ approach to building flexible, energy-efficient infrastructure and fostering economic development through local collaboration. Miller outlines how these initiatives position AWS to meet growing demand without compromising sustainability or innovation.

Kevin Miller
VP of Global Data Centers AWS
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Valerie Henderson, Caylent

Valerie Henderson, president of Caylent Inc., joins theCUBE’s John Furrier and Scott Hebner at the AWS Summit Washington, DC event to discuss how generative AI and cloud infrastructure are driving transformation across industries. As the leader of an AWS premier partner, Henderson shares how Caylent delivers cloud-native solutions that support growth in data modernization, AI and app transformation.

The conversation explores how AWS services — particularly Bedrock — help address challenges around data privacy, compliance and automation in fields such as healthcare and life sciences. Henderson outlines how Caylent leverages AI and robotics to support faster, more informed decision-making.

Key insights include the shift toward operational efficiency through intelligent automation and the strategic role of partnerships in unlocking data’s full potential. Henderson emphasizes that collaboration between public and private sectors will be essential to fully realize the promise of AI.

Valerie Henderson
President Caylent